Russ Milheim is the Industry Relations Coordinator at The Direct. On top of utilizing his expertise on the many corners of today’s entertainment to cover the latest news and theories, he establishes and maintains communication and relations between the outlet and the many studio and talent representatives.
Prior to his time here, Russ wrote for The Game of Nerds. From there, he then joined the team at The Direct in 2021 as a writer for the PlayStation side of the website. However, it didn’t take long for his reporting to expand quickly to everything the site covers.
You can follow Russ on Twitter (@RussMilheim) to stay up-to-date with his latest opinionated thoughts and ideas on Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Gaming, and everything in between.
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Russ Milheim's Latest The Direct Articles
Love Language Is a Unique SXSW Rom Com That Hopes to Revitalize the Genre
There are just far too few original rom-coms in today's world, and Love Language knows it.
Adam Scott and the Cast of SXSW 2026's 'The Saviors' Reveal Their Airbnb Horror Stories
The Saviors follows two homeowners who become suspicious of their new Airbnb guests.
No, Bob Odenkirk's 'Normal' Action Film Isn't 'Nobody'—Here's Why
Bob Odenkirk is starring in another action movie that looks a lot like Nobody, but there are key aspects that keep it unique.
Fallout and Hacks Stars Take on a Cult in SXSW's Sibling Road Trip Film, 'Seekers of Infinite Love'
SXSW 2026's Seekers of Infinite Love follows a group of siblings who embark on a roadtrip to save their sister.
School Spirits Season 4 Star Sarah Yarkin's New Short Film 'Visitors' Makes You Question Everything
Sarah Yarkin stars as a pregnant woman questioning her reality during a possible alien invasion.
Anima Is a Timeless Tale That Explores the Beauty and Complications of a Digital Afterlife
Anima tells a story of a world where you can upload your consciousness into a digital afterlife.
Brian Is a SXSW 2026 Movie That Shines a Spotlight on the Unseen
The Direct spoke with stars William H. Macy and Randall Park to talk all about their new film Brian.
Paradise Season 2's Big Reunion Was Almost Very Different
Season 2, Episode 7 of Paradise featured a reunion fans have been waiting for since the first season.
Godzilla's Axis Mundi and Hollow Earth in the Monsterverse Finally Gets Explained
The Monsterverse movies clearly explain Hollow Earth, but the existence of Axis Mundi left viewers confused.
Invincible Showrunners Tease the Show's Most Brutal Scene Yet, "Did We Go Too Far?"
Invincible has always been a violent series, but Season 4 somehow manages to level it up.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Introduces a Brand New Matt Murdock
Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio have played Daredevil and Kingpin for a while, so here's what's new once Born Again Season 2 premieres on Disney+.
Nick Offerman's New Animated Movie 'The Pout-Pout Fish' Is Not Finding Nemo—This Is Why
Nick Offerman plays Mr. Fish, a fish with a pout-pout face who must help a wish come true.
A Safe Distance Provides SXSW 2026 With an Unconventional Romance and Meditation on Morality
A Safe Distance follows a woman who, after a bad breakup, runs into a couple in the forest.
Paradise Episode 6's Doomsday Man Will Ultimately Get Explained During the Hulu Show, Confirms Producer John Hoberg (Exclusive)
Season 2, Episode 6 of Paradise finally gave Jane a backstory, and it all began with a crazy man.
SXSW Standout Film Ugly Cry Is 2026's The Substance - But Probably Better
Many know of the recent hit horror movie The Substance, but Ugly Cry plays its message better.
School Spirits Season 4 Story Details Revealed By Kristian Ventura: 'Even More Body Swaps' (Exclusive)
School Spirits Season 4 isn't confirmed yet, but this is what you can expect when—and if—it is.
School Spirits Star Confirms the Insane Scene That Was Cut From Season 3
Season 3 of School Spirits was jam-packed, but a key hallucination scene was cut from Maddie's story.
Bobby Moynihan Reveals How Pixar's Hoppers Let Him Flex His Comedic Muscles In New Ways
Bobby Moynihan plays King George, a beaver who is key to Hopper's wonderful comedy.
School Spirits Season 3 Star Admits the Finale Ending 'Felt So Wrong' Because 'It Was Too Perfect'
Season 3 of School Spirits seems to work out for many characters, which is unusual for the show.
Hoppers Is the Craziest Pixar Movie Yet, and It Could Have Been Even Crazier (Exclusive)
Hoppers involves body-swapping and flying sharks, both of which are absolute insanity from start to finish.
Paradise Season 2's Shocking Episode 4 Death Almost Didn't Happen
One key character bites the dust in Episode 4 of Paradise Season 2, but they almost stuck around.
In the Blink of an Eye Tells Three Stories Across Time—One Was More Challenging Than the Rest
In the Blink of an Eye's story takes place in the time of cavemen, the present day, and the far future.
Operation Taco Gary's Is a Conspiracy Fueled Comedy That "Had One Chance to Be Funny"
Aliens, conspiracy theories, and a crazy brother; what more could you ask for in a comedy? Here's all you need to know about Operation: Taco Gary's.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2's Kong: Skull Island Connections Explained By Star
Monarch's Season 1 finale promised Kong, and Season 2 delivers, further connecting the timelines.
Georgina Campbell's Final Girl Has Nothing to Lose In Psycho Killer
Georgina Campbell plays Detective Jane Archer in the movie Psycho Killer, and she wants to end the Satanic Slasher.
Scrubs Star Zach Braff Assigned 'The Pitt' as Homework To Prepare For New Revival Series (Exclusive)
Scrubs icon Zach Braff, who plays JD, is a fan of HBO Max's The Pitt and used it as guidance.
School Spirits Season 3 Star Breaks Down Episode 5's Big Kiss
School Spirits' Rhonda finally got a happy moment, one that's been coming for a while now.
Steph Curry's Goat Movie Is a Sports Card Collector's Dream (Exclusive)
Animation always needs that unique flair, and Sony Pictures Animation's Goat has it in spades.
Crime 101 Director Reveals How He Brought the Film's Moral Ambiguity to Life Through the Actors
No one in Crime 101 is morally black or white; everyone is grappling with the gray area.
The Strangers: Chapter 3 Almost Had a Very Different Ending
The last confrontation between Madelaine Petsch's Maya and The Strangers was almost nothing like what made it to the screen.
Fallout Season 3 Writer Teases Ron Perlman's Super Mutant Return In 'Larger Wars' (Exclusive)
Ron Perlman was only a cameo in Season 2 of Fallout, but he could have a bigger future on the show.
'Terrifier' Star Lauren LaVera on How She Tackles Deep Distress in Her New Movie 'Twisted'
Lauren LaVera is no stranger to dire circumstances in horror, but how does she make those moments real?
Whistle Horror Movie Director Reveals Why the Film's Deaths Are So Intense and Unique
Whistle levels up what death scenes can be in the horror genre, and it's gnarly, to say the least.
Gore Verbinski Reveals How 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die' Subverts the Expectations of Time Travel Movies
Gore Verbinski and Sam Rockwell's Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die isn't the average time travel film.
Madelaine Petsch Dishes on Finally Being Able to Put on the Iconic Mask for The Strangers: Chapter 3
The Strangers: Chapter 3 finishes the trilogy, and it sees Madelaine Petsch's Maya under the mask this time.
Ponies Season 2 Story Prospects Shared by Stars Following Season 1's Twist Ending
Cheryl shocked the world at the end of Ponies Season 1, and that's only the start of her story.
School Spirits Season 3's Love Story Is 'Doomed,' Confirms Peyton List & Milo Manheim
Maddie is now in the land of the living in School Spirits Season 3, but her love for Wally remains.
Dropout TV Star Confirms Their 'Make Some Noise' Season 5 Return After Missing Season 4
A fan-favorite improviser had to miss out on Make Some Noise Season 4—Thankfully, they'll be back.
Wonder Man Star Addresses Why Simon Williams Didn't Become an Avenger In the MCU (Exclusive)
Unlike most other powered people in the MCU, Simon Williams wants to be an actor, not a superhero.
School Spirits Season 3 Star Milo Manheim Reveals Why Wally’s Story Didn’t End
Everyone thought Wally was going to walk through his door in School Spirits Season 2.